Carpenter

Job Code:  47-2031                                                                Salary:  $31,553.60 - $65,249.60

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt                                               Location: Throughout Akwesasne

Department: Home Improvement Program                           Reports To:  Foreman

Telecommute: No                                                                 Fleet: Yes

SUMMARY:  Incumbent shall be responsible for constructing, erecting, installing, or repairing structures and fixtures made of comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, windows, and door frames, and hardwood floors.  May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of the construction, installation, and repair of structures made from wood and other materials.
• Perform many tasks from small homes to remodeling components and all aspects of building a house – framing walls and partitions, putting in doors and windows, building stairs, installing cabinets, painting, roofing, masonry, woodwork, and other tasks.
• Measures and marks the location of studs, leaders, and receptacle openings, using a tape measure, a template, and markers.
• Ability to work from blueprints and give instructions to workers on the layout, measuring, marking, and arranging materials.
• Ability to cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall using hand and power tools, chisels, planer, saws, drill, and sanders.
• Knowledge of repairing or replacing windows, ceiling tiles, doors, cabinets, plumbing, flooring, and carpets.
• Installation and/or repair wiring, electrical, and electronic components.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Installs prefabricated windows and doors, insulation, wall, ceiling, and floor panels or siding, using adhesives, hosts, hand tools, and power tools.
• Removes damaged or defective parts or sections of the structure and repairs or replaces, using hand/power tools.
• Carry out other relevant duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Building and Construction – Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses.

Mathematics:  Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications in the repair of homes.

Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Plumbing – Knowledge of methods, materials, and tools in the performance of basic plumbing installation.

Equipment Maintenance – Ability to perform routine maintenance on gasoline/diesel-burning equipment as assigned.

Preparation – Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions and diagrams in the performance of duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:     

• High School diploma, or vocational training, a one-year certificate from a college of technical school; 

OR

• Three to five years of related experience and/or training; 

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb
• Travel to off-site locations may be required
• Use of safety equipment will be required
• Hazards associated with the trade
• Work both indoors and outdoors, in heat and cold variable conditions

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations in a fast-paced, fluid environment.   Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.  

The successful candidate must pass a drug test and background check prior to employment.